Other Senior Paleontologist

AECOM is hiring a remote Other Senior Paleontologist. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting Southern California based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.

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AECOM

Job Title

Senior Paleontologist

Posted

Career Level

Other

Career Level

Experienced

Locations Accepted

Southern California

Job Details

AECOM's Cultural Resources team is seeking an experienced Senior Paleontologist to join our team. This is a remote, on call (as needed) position that will report to our California teams. Candidates should be Southern California based.
  • Candidates should possess expertise leading field monitoring operations.
  • Ability to provide taxonomic identification of vertebrate and/or invertebrate fossils to genus- or species-level for various projects a plus.
  • Qualified candidate must have experience writing paleontological technical reports and CEQA/NEPA documents.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrated professional experience preparing paleontological studies, reports, and plans, and successfully leading paleontological fieldwork throughout California.
  • Strong, concise writing, research and data management skills (writing samples required).
  • Strong communication skills (both with clients and coworkers).
  • Ability to clearly communicate federal, state and local regulatory requirements to clients.
  • Team-oriented attitude and approach.
  • Demonstrated laboratory and technical analysis expertise a plus.
Candidates must have the ability to travel and conduct fieldwork throughout southern California.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in paleontology preferred or related field such as geology or biology.
  • 6 years of relevant experience focused on fieldwork, technical reports and CEQA/NEPA documents.
  • Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.
  • Valid U.S driver's license is required for this role; and must be able to travel to job sites safely.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • M.S or Ph.D. in Paleontology preferred or related field such as geology or biology.
  • 10+ years of relevant paleontology experience focused on technical reports and CEQA/NEPA documents.
  • Strong understanding of federal, state and local environmental regulations including NEPA, CEQA, Section 106 of the NHPA.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the regional geology of southern California.
  • Ability to direct field recovery of fossil specimens in the field.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to read topographic maps, geological maps, and project maps.
  • Able to work cooperatively with crew members, supervisors, and clients.
Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

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The deadline to apply for Other Senior Paleontologist at AECOM is 12th of September 2025 . We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.

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